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• This dating app makes you send a selfie to prevent catfishing

  12-12-2015 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blume promises a different dating experience by "only allowing matched users to chat after a fun and engaging verification process," which involves using your front-facing camera to snap a picture of yourself and sending it to your paramour.The post This dating app makes you send a selfie to prevent catfishing appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This new software from the University of Michigan is 75% accurate at catching a liar

  12-12-2015 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Think you're good at catching people in a lie? You might be, but still, you're probably not as good as a computer. Especially not one running this lie-detecting software developed by researchers at the University of Michigan.
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• If Tim Allen built an RV, it would probably look a lot like this

  12-12-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Escape Sport is an RV that looks a little rough around the edges, and that's the point. Don't worry, though. Its amenities, packed into the tiny space, are designed for comfort.The post If Tim Allen built an RV, it would probably look a lot like this appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Want to feel really small? Meet UY Scuti, the largest star in the universe

  12-12-2015 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered just how big those twinkling lights really are? Meet UY Scuti, a star nearly 1,700 time larger than our Sun and the biggest in our galaxy.
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• 2015 was challenging for Lenovo, and that’s bad news for the PC business

  12-12-2015 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The past year has been difficult for Lenovo, which struggled with a security crisis and lay-offs, and its woes are emblematic of problems facing every company in the PC business.
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• Some Airbnb hosts have a race problem, study says

  12-12-2015 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new working paper from Harvard Business School suggests that Airbnb guests with "black-sounding" names are 16 percent less likely to be accepted into a room than their white counterparts.The post Some Airbnb hosts have a race problem, study says appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How to flash the Android Marshmallow factory image on Nexus devices

  12-12-2015 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Android Marshmallow is finally here. This means that if happen to have a Nexus device, you will be getting an update in a few weeks. Why wait? This guide will get the most recent version of Android Marshmallow on your device right now.
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• Study: Drones have had 921 near run-ins with manned aircraft since 2013

  12-12-2015 18:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drones flying close to aircraft is old news, but now there’s a new study that puts a fresh perspective on how often it happens. One of the takeaways is that the number of drones crossing paths with manned aircraft is rising quickly.
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• For a fatality-free future, Volvo wants you to take your hands off the wheel

  12-12-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The way we drive will completely change over the next decade or so; think of it as the car 2.0. Sweden’s Volvo tells us it's getting ready for the shift by developing cars that are both autonomous and eco-friendly.
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• 5 pesky Nexus 5X problems, and how to fix them

  12-12-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google’s affordable Nexus 5X definitely has some good points, but there are also issues. We have rounded up the most common Nexus 5X problems right here with suggestions on workarounds or fixes.
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• Report: iPhone 6S and 6S Plus sales are healthy so far but mixed compared with previous years

  12-12-2015 17:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are selling at a healthy pace, according to a new report. However, Apple’s share of overall smartphones is down from the past two years, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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• Someone made a Lego flamethrower that actually shoots fire and it’s amazing

  12-12-2015 17:31
  
  If there’s a better way to use Legos than making your own fully functional flamethrower, we don’t know what it is. And if there’s a better way to spend your Friday than watching a video of someone who made a fully functional flamethrower out of Legos, we don’t know what that is either. Behold: The ultimate at-home DIY project that you absolutely, positively should not try at home. DON’T MISS: 11 paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free right now YouTube user&
  
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• Which laptop has the best battery life of them all?

  12-12-2015 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether it's a gaming laptop, or an ultrabook, your notebook is useless if it don't has any juice. Here are the laptops that last the longest on a charge.
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• Twitter isn’t for the faint of heart, so here’s how to delete your account

  12-12-2015 12:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tired of all the hashtags and 140-character drivel in your feed? Check out this guide to get a quick rundown on the steps you need to complete in order to delete your Twitter account.The post Twitter isn’t for the faint of heart, so here’s how to delete your account appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Twitter isn’t for faint of heart, so here’s how to delete your account

  12-12-2015 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tired of all the hashtags and 140-character drivel in your feed? Check out this guide to get a quick rundown on the steps you need to complete in order to delete your Twitter account.The post Twitter isn’t for faint of heart, so here’s how to delete your account appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This tech entrepreneur's $88-million home has everything you need for work and play

  12-12-2015 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've spent your life making serious cash and now work from home, you might as well have a sweet office, right? This $88-million Silicon Valley home was built for work and play.The post This tech entrepreneur's $88-million home has everything you need for work and play appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The NBA is ready for virtual reality. Virtual reality is not

  12-12-2015 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an exclusive chat with Digital Trends, Melissa Rosenthal, Senior Vice President of Digital Media at the NBA, discusses the league's tepid enthusiasm towards virtual reality after launching numerous VR campaigns in 2015.The post The NBA is ready for virtual reality. Virtual reality is not appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week, December 12th - Geeky Gadgets

  12-12-2015 09:03 via
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  We have had some great deals in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week so it is time for our weekly round up of the most popular ones. Some of the popular deals this week have included the Essential Data Mastery Bundle and the PureVPN Lifetime ...
  

• Zelda Bathrobe

  12-12-2015 06:41 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Zelda Bathrobe – You’ll be the hero of bath time!
   
  
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• Mark Cuban says Apple should remove Twitter from its App Store for violating policy

  12-12-2015 04:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, went on a rant against Twitter for violating Apple's App Store policy. Cuban, who was voicing his thoughts via Twitter, called for the removal of the service's app from the App Store.
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• Volkswagen teases its new electric concept ahead of CES — could it be the new Microbus?

  12-12-2015 04:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen has published a teaser image of its new electric concept, which is scheduled to debut at CES 2016. Dr. Herbert Diess, the brand’s head of passenger cars, will also keynote the event.The post Volkswagen teases its new electric concept ahead of CES — could it be the new Microbus? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• BlackBerry’s still got it: The Priv may have sold out at Walmart

  12-12-2015 03:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BlackBerry's first Android smartphone, the eponymous BlackBerry Priv, is apparently performing pretty well. It appeared to sell out at retailer Walmart in its first day of availability.The post BlackBerry’s still got it: The Priv may have sold out at Walmart appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• OnePlus and AirConsole deal brings exclusive games

  12-12-2015 03:23
  
  OnePlus has announced a new deal with AirConsole that brings exclusive mobile games to those with a OnePlus handset. Under this new partnership, OnePlus owners will get early access to AirConsole’s new upcoming mobile games through the latter company’s gaming system. AirConsole's gaming platform works by putting the games in one's browser and using the smartphone as a game controller. … Continue reading
  
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• OpenAI nonprofit seeks to improve humanity with artificial intelligence

  12-12-2015 02:40
  
  A new nonprofit research center called OpenAI has been announced, and it aims to improve humanity through the advent of artificial intelligence. Despite his concerns about such technology, one of the investors behind the center is Elon Musk; Reid Hoffman, Peter Thiel, Jessica Livingston and others join him in committing what will eventually be $1 billion or more to the … Continue reading
  
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• Google Play Movies iOS app now features AirPlay support

  12-12-2015 02:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An update to the Google Play Movies & TV app brings good news to Apple TV owners. The app has added AirPlay support, allowing users to stream content straight from their phone to an Apple TV.
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• Users repurpose Egyptian government's tourism hashtag to voice dissent

  12-12-2015 02:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An official hashtag created by the Egyptian government to promote tourism has been hijacked by Egyptians to voice their dissent. Twitter users have been using #ThisisEgypt to protest Egypt's human rights abuses.
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• Trends with Benefits: Trapping drones with bigger drones, Apple gives up on TV

  12-12-2015 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week's roundtable discussion dives into Apple's decision to abandon plans for a live streaming TV service, Tokyo's plan to use drones with nets to catch bad drones, and the ever-evolving etiquette of text messages.
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• Watch Taylor Swift rock Shake It Off acoustically for intimate crowd

  12-12-2015 02:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taylor Swift took some time off from her busy touring schedule in Australia this week to perform an acoustic set for a crowd of less than 100. The pop star showcased hits like Shake It Off, Wildest Dreams, Out of the Woods, and Blank Space for the intimate crowd. 
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• Japan’s Toho releases ‘Godzilla: Resurgence’ trailer and poster

  12-12-2015 02:01
  
  Last year brought Legendary Pictures' fantastic Godzilla movie, and if it left you wanting more, there’s good news: Toho, the Japanese production company that created the monster, is making its own Godzilla movie called Godzilla Resurgence. We’ve known for a little while now that the movie was inbound, but today has brought our first look at the film...in the form … Continue reading
  
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• The U.S. Navy's $700 million mine-detecting technology fails at its only job

  12-12-2015 01:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite investing roughly $700 million and 16 years into its research and development, the U.S. Navy's innovative mine-hunting technology continues to fail at its only job of reliably detecting underwater explosives.The post The U.S. Navy's $700 million mine-detecting technology fails at its only job appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Weeknd faces lawsuit over unlicensed sample in 2015 hit The Hills

  12-12-2015 01:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cutting Edge Music filed a lawsuit against R&B act The Weeknd, alleging that the pop star used a sample from the score of a sci-fi film called The Machine for his 2015 hit The Hills. The single has sold 2.4 million digital copies since its release in May. 
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• Gearbox Software has opened a studio in Quebec

  12-12-2015 01:14
  
  Gearbox Software, the developer behind Borderlands, Half-Life, and numerous other games, has opened a new studio in Quebec. The new studio, simply called Gearbox Studio Quebec, was announced by the company today. The studio has some unspecified AAA title in the pipeline, and is currently seeking a wide array of staff covering many aspects of game development, including artists and … Continue reading
  
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• Valve looks beyond gaming with Steam Controller update

  12-12-2015 00:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Valve released the first major firmware update for the Steam Controller Thursday, adding a litany of new features, including increased functionality outside of Steam.
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• Dell SE2716H review

  12-12-2015 00:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dell’s curved 1080p screen looks impressive on paper, but its high price has us wondering if compromising the resolution for a curve is better than upgrading to 1440p.
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• Turkey's Twitter fine is a first in the battle against online terrorism

  12-12-2015 00:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Turkey's communications watchdog fined Twitter over a failure to remove "terrorist propaganda." The fine reportedly relates to images posted online by a Turkish terrorist group in March of this year.
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• Google app for iOS updated with 3D Touch support

  12-12-2015 00:41
  
  The Google app for iOS has been updated with 3D Touch support, giving iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus users some added functionality. Users can, for example, hard press on the Google app’s icon to pull up shortcuts for common activities: voice search, image search, and search. The update brings with it a couple other changes, as well, that aren’t … Continue reading
  
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• EA eyes the eSports market with new Competitive Gaming Division

  12-12-2015 00:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Electronic Arts has launched a new Competitive Gaming Division focused on the budding eSports market, and industry veteran Peter Moore will serve as the group's "Chief Competition Officer."
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• Think gas is in the past? The quad-turbo Devel Sixteen has 5,000 reasons why you’re wrong

  12-12-2015 00:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Devel Sixteen supercar has long teased the automotive community with its absurd performance claims and output numbers. The company just took a big step toward legitimacy with a new dyno video, which shows the car’s quad-turbo V16 producing nearly 5,000 hp.
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• Gearbox Software expands with new Quebec studio

  12-12-2015 00:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Borderlands series developer Gearbox Software announced the formation of a new studio in Quebec that is now hiring senior positions and will begin "growing to full AAA production capability through 2016."
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• 8 premium economy classes that let you stretch your legs and your dollar

  12-12-2015 00:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When first class is out of reach, and coach just looks dismal, these premium economy seats may offer just enough perks to let you kick back and relax without pinching your wallet.
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• Irrational Games may be making a new ‘narrative first-person shooter’

  12-12-2015 00:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bioshock developer Irrational Games is likely working on a new "narrative first-person shooter," according to new job listings on the company's website.
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• GTA Online: Executives and Other Criminals trailer teases upcoming launch

  12-12-2015 00:03
  
  Rockstar Games has a new update in the pipeline for GTA Online, and it’s called Executives and Other Criminals. Joining the release details is a trailer teasing gamers with what they can expect: opulent apartments, flashy cards, fancy clothes, and agreeable company. Sound appealing? That's good, as you'll become one of these exclusive VIP baddies with the means to build … Continue reading
  
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